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182 - Qur'an, Ottoman provinces, 19th century.
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Estimate €150 - €250

Description

Qur'an, Ottoman provinces, 19th century. Manuscript on paper with 15 lines of text per page in naskhi Arabic in black ink, some characters in green ink, the verses separated by red discs, the titles of the suras and the divisions of the text inscribed in garnet ink. Manuscript introduced by a double frontispiece in unwâns illuminated in gold and polychrome with a decoration of lambrequins and palmettes. Bound in brown morocco with flap. Inscribed in pencil in French on the back of the first page "Souvenir de la campagne d'Orient, 1918-1919". 19.3 x 14.1 cm. As is, stains, wetness, accidents, foxing, restorations. Expert appraisal: Camille Célier

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About the sale Classic Sale - Saturday 13 June 2026 10.30am

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Auction time 06/13/2026 at 10:30 AM

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182 - Qur'an, Ottoman provinces, 19th century. See original version (French)

182 - Qur'an, Ottoman provinces, 19th century.
See original version (French)